Tag #Brazil

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Bahia Emerald to be Repatriated to Brazil

A US federal judge ordered the return of the \"Bahia Emerald,\" a 380kg emerald worth up to $920 million, to Brazil after a decade-long legal battle, setting a precedent for recovering illegally exported assets.

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Reduced Inequality
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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Creates World's Largest Free Trade Zone

The EU and Mercosur reached a political agreement in Montevideo, creating the world's largest free trade area with over 700 million people, addressing previous environmental concerns with a two-treaty structure for easier ratification.

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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade agreement despite French opposition, driven by geopolitical concerns including war in Europe and a desire to reduce dependence on China and Russia for critical raw materials; the deal also seeks to bolster economic ties amidst global uncertainty.

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Reduced Inequality
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EU-Mercosur Free Trade Deal Finalized Despite French Opposition

The European Union and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone covering 780 million people and nearly 25% of global GDP, despite significant opposition from France and other EU countries.

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Sao Paulo Officer Arrested for Throwing Civilian off Bridge

In Sao Paulo, Brazil, a military police officer, Luan Felipe Alves, was arrested on Thursday for throwing a civilian off a bridge on Monday, sparking protests against police brutality; the victim remains missing.

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"Garibaldi: From Italian Unification to South American Hero"

"Giuseppe Garibaldi, a key figure in Italian unification, fought in Brazil's Farroupilha Revolution and Uruguay's Guerra Grande, significantly contributing to both nations' independence movements and earning him lasting recognition in South America."

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Volkswagen Faces Lawsuit for Modern Slavery in Brazil

Volkswagen's Brazilian subsidiary faces a lawsuit for human rights violations and modern slavery at its Fazenda Volkswagen farm during the 1970s-80s military dictatorship, with hundreds or possibly over a thousand victims and demands for €30 million in compensation.

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UK Exports Banned Pesticides, Causing Poisoning in Brazil

Brazilian farmer Valdemar Postanovicz suffered acute pesticide poisoning from Reglone, a diquat-based herbicide manufactured in the UK and exported to Brazil despite being banned in the UK due to health and environmental concerns; this highlights the UK's export of 8,489 tonnes of banned pesticides ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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"Brazilian Police Officer Arrested for Throwing Man Off Bridge"

"A viral video shows a São Paulo Military Police officer, Luan Felipe Alves, throwing a seemingly unarmed man off a bridge; Alves was arrested, and the man is believed to have survived, prompting protests and an investigation into police brutality."

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France Blocks EU-Mercosur Trade Deal, Raising Concerns About Agricultural Imports

France's President Macron is blocking the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, citing concerns about cheap meat imports from South America and the potential for renewed protests by French farmers; Germany is pushing for its approval, while Argentina's new president wants to sign.

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EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Finalized After 25 Years

After 25 years of negotiations, the EU and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement in Montevideo, Uruguay, encompassing 700 million people across 32 countries and gradually eliminating tariffs on 91% of products; however, concerns remain regarding its impact on European agriculture and the Amazon.

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UE busca finalizar acordo de livre comércio com Mercosul apesar da oposição francesa

Apesar da oposição da França, a presidente da Comissão Europeia, Ursula von der Leyen, anunciou nesta quinta-feira (05/12) que está na América Latina para finalizar o acordo de livre comércio entre a União Europeia e o Mercosul, com anúncio previsto para sexta-feira, criando um mercado de 700 milhõe...

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